The Washington Capitals announced they sent Joe Snively back to the American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears on Monday.
Snively had appeared in the last three games for the Caps with the team managing several injury issues to its forward ranks.
Snively was initially called up to the team on December 14 after Sonny Milano was placed on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury. The 27-year-old forward remained in the lineup as TJ Oshie missed Sunday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday due to a lower-body injury. Milano is eligible to return as soon as Thursday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
“We’re playing well as a group (in Hershey) and individually a lot of guys are having success,” Snively said to Alan May during intermission of a recent game. “I was excited to get the call.”
The Herndon, Virginia native did not register a point during his three appearances. In his final game against the Hurricanes, he only received 5:43 of ice time.
The Capitals also placed Lucas Johansen on waivers earlier in the day.
Here’s the full press release from the Capitals:
Capitals Loan Joe Snively to Hershey
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have loaned forward Joe Snively to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today.
Snively, 27, has appeared in three games with Washington this season. In addition, the 5’9”, 180-pound forward has recorded 21 points (7g, 14a) in 25 games with Hershey this season. Snively ranks second on Hershey in assists, tied for third in points and tied for fifth in goals.
Snively appeared in 12 games with the Capitals in 2022-23, recording four points (2g, 2a) and a +3 plus/minus rating. In 32 regular-season games with Hershey last season, Snively registered 27 points (9g, 18a). During the Bears’ run to the Calder Cup championship, Snively led Hershey in points (15), assists (13), and power-play points (7).
The Herndon, Virginia native became the first Virginia-born player to play for the Capitals in franchise history in 2021-22. In 12 games with Washington, Snively recorded seven points (4g, 3a), including a three-point effort (2g, 1a) on Feb. 10, 2022 against the Montreal Canadiens. Snively became one of 15 rookies in franchise history to record at least seven points in his first 10 games.
Snively has recorded 11 points (5g, 6a) in 27 career NHL games with the Capitals. In 176 career AHL games with Hershey, Snively has recorded 134 points (51g, 83a).
Snively trained at MedStar Capitals Iceplex during his youth and was a participant in Washington’s Little Caps program.
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